WhileMarvel’s Spider-Manand theBatman: Arkhamgames did not invent the concept, they set the new standard for how open-world games featuring superheroes should be made. As a result, fans are now being blessed with more games in the future, such asMarvel’s Bladeand theWonder Womangame by Monolith Productions. Superhero games have no reason to stop there. Both Marvel and DC feature a multitude of heroes and even villains that could be translated into a new open-world game....

Summary In his many appearances across the greaterSuper Marioseries,Mario’s archenemy,Bowser,is always looking to get one over on the pesky plumber. When his fire breath and spiky shell won’t cut it, Bowser will often seek to gain a power-up of his own. The exact form this will take varies greatly depending on the game. More often than not, however, it will add a cosmetic touch to him as well as enhance his strength....

Rust is one of the most successful survival video games out there currently and also happens to be one of the most regularly updated titles. It has made its way to more than just the PC, launching on both the Xbox and the PlayStation platforms. Despite consistent updates, it also happens to be one of the more demanding titles in terms of hardware, simply due to the sheer amount of assets in play for the game....

With the newTerminator: Zeroanime series coming to Netflix on June 12, 2025, it marks one of many attempts to branch out in theTerminatoruniverse. There have been TV shows, comics, and video games that craft adventures set in the iconic sci-fi series for fans of the franchise to experience. Sadly, there have been dozens ofTerminatorgames, and the majority of them fall under the same trappings that most movie-licensed games do, thus makingTerminatorgame development seem destined to fail....

Summary Overwatch 2Season 11 has been met with a lukewarm response, with many players viewing it as a placeholder season due to the highly anticipated arrival of the next support hero, Juno, and the ongoing controversy surrounding tank buffs. Fortunately,the wait forOverwatch 2Season 12is nearly over. With new patch notes and a potential meta shift, other changes could be on the horizon, including map voting, hero bans, and tournaments, as suggested by Game Director Aaron Keller on August 2....

Summary Fans of theFalloutfranchise have pitched in with ideas to form aDungeons and Dragonscampaign in the famous post-apocalyptic US setting. The campaign is meant to be a so-called “homebrew,” usingDnDrules, instead of a stand-alone tabletopFalloutgame. Themap of theFalloutUnited Statesis vast, filled with grotesque monsters and interesting scenery. Furthermore, there is a variety of interesting NPCs to encounter, including different kinds of mutants and regular humans warped by bizarre living conditions. Not to mention the diverseFalloutvaults and possible quest lines found in the power struggles of various factions....

Summary Dragon Ballis a series full to the brim withsome of the greatest shonen arcs of all time. The battles of Goku and the Z Warriors as they take out massive world-ending threats make for a great time, and fans can’t get enough of these classic storylines that continue to hype them up and then some. The amazing battles present in some of the series' most memorable arcs are immense highlights that include everything from character development to numerous emotional highs....

Summary Electronic Arts has announced an importantThe Sims 4update that aims to address a variety of issues currently plaguing the game. The patch, which is planned to roll out by mid-August 2024, will primarily target problems that were introduced as part of theLovestruckexpansion forThe Sims 4. The Sims 4: Lovestruck Expansion Packwas releasedon July 25. The add-on debuted to a mixed reaction from the fandom, not least because it ended up causing quite a bit of issues, ranging from smaller graphical glitches to more pervasive problems, like the weird bug that prevents players from initiating any kind of interactions in live mode....

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) Amazon has slashed the price of Asus TUF Gaming A16, a powerful laptop with a Ryzen 9 CPU and GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. Thanks to the $400 discount, this gaming laptop with the latest-generation components is cheaper than ever before. Grab it now while the deal is still live! For gamers seeking great performance, Amazon has theAsus TUF Gaming A16 laptopat a great 22% discount. This Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 and AMD Ryzen 9-equipped device is now priced at a much more affordable $1,399....

Summary It’s really easy to overspend on a motherboard when building a PC. 15 years ago, a $300 motherboard was considered outrageously expensive. But now, we have motherboards priced at a whopping $1300 — almost three times the cost of thebest gaming processor. While inflation does play a part, it mostly boils down to companies inventing arms races to see who can make the most ridiculous, stealthy-looking motherboards, and one-upping each other on features that mean nothing to the average consumer....

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis introducing a new game mechanic that could have incredible potential if reused in future titles. The game is already breaking a long streak for the series by making Zelda the main protagonist. However,The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhas gotten very ambitious with what looks to be the game’s main gimmick. There is still a lot of time for it to be fleshed out further, both before and after the game’s release....

Summary TheMediEvilfranchise is a series of games that strikes many gamers with heavy doses of nostalgia. The charming hack and slash PlayStation exclusives may have not reached the heights of other Sony staples, but it has solidified its place as a cult classic.MediEvilcame back into the spotlight back in 2019 when developer Other Ocean Emeryville attempted a remake of the game. The prospect of playingMediEvilwith a fresh coat of paint was exciting, but the final product wasn’t exactly perfect....

Summary The next generation of gaming began in 2020 when the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S were released. While it was hard to get ahold of these consoles thanks to factory delays due to the pandemic, the industry has mostly recovered since. Both consoles boast a wide variety of games from first and third-party developers. However, some big names have yet to put anything out on these consoles. What have they been up to in the past few years?...